Final answer:
According to equity theory, Bella might adjust her effort, seek higher rewards, or change her perceptions to alleviate feelings of unfairness in pay compared to a coworker.
Step-by-step explanation:
According to the equity theory of motivation, Bella might respond to the perceived inequity in her workplace in one or more of the following ways: she could either (a) Increase her effort to match the rewards she sees Sandy receiving, (b) Decrease her effort to align her inputs with her outcomes, (c) Seek higher rewards, either by asking for a raise or looking for a job that pays more, or (d) Change her perceptions of inputs and outcomes, convincing herself that the work she does is sufficiently rewarded or that there are non-monetary rewards to her current position. The equity theory posits that individuals are motivated by a desire for equity and will take any of the above actions to reduce the discomfort of inequity.